Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Park Orchards (part), accounting for 66.6% (2,110 people). This share was lower than Manningham (C) (68.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 180 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Park Orchards (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Park Orchards (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Park Orchards (part), with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
86
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
86
2.7%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
145
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
145
4.6%
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
315
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
315
9.9%
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
414
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
414
13.1%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
2,110
% of total
66.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
2,110
66.6%
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
12
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
12
0.4%
+0.1pp
Not Stated
2021 count
87
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
87
2.7%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-22
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-25
-1.0pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-12
-0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+5
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+180
+3.6pp
Did Not Go To School
+2
+0.1pp
Not Stated
-22
-0.9pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Park Orchards (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Manningham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 86 | 2.7% | 5.1% | 108 | 3.5% | 5.8% | -22 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 145 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 170 | 5.6% | 4.5% | -25 | -1.0pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 315 | 9.9% | 8.5% | 327 | 10.7% | 9.8% | -12 | -0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 414 | 13.1% | 8.7% | 409 | 13.4% | 9.5% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 2,110 | 66.6% | 68.5% | 1,930 | 63.0% | 63.5% | +180 | +3.6pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 12 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 10 | 0.3% | 1.2% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Not Stated | 87 | 2.7% | 3.9% | 109 | 3.6% | 5.7% | -22 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 3,169 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,063 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +106 | 0.0pp |